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HANSARDTopical QuestionsYes, she will make a commitment to visit the site. I agree with my hon. Friend: our defence industrial strategy will enhance the incentives for long-term investment in the UK…06 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend will be aware that despite the fact we have had nuclear submarines since 1980, we have never dismantled one, so there is a lot of work to be done. What is happening…06 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point. I hope that our defence industrial strategy, in enabling SMEs to access contracts and work for the MOD more easily, will increase that…06 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsYes. My hon. Friend will know that the report was produced under the previous Government. Its findings were set out under the previous Government, and I think they announced that…06 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsYes.06 Jan 2025HANSARDUK Air and Missile DefencesI begin by congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for North Durham (Luke Akehurst) on obtaining this debate and making such a superb contribution—very knowledgeable and…27 Nov 2024HANSARDUK Air and Missile DefencesHe is not right hon!27 Nov 2024HANSARDUK Air and Missile DefencesThank you, Mr Dowd. All the screens are showing different times. I am perfectly happy to conclude my remarks.27 Nov 2024HANSARDUK Air and Missile DefencesLast week, the Secretary of State made a statement that dealt with withdrawing six capabilities. It would, in fact, save some money—£150 million over two years and £500 million…27 Nov 2024HANSARDUK Air and Missile DefencesI will when I finish my sentence. Even with its refresh, the review did not take into account what was happening with Ukraine. At that point, we will be in a position to know very…27 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe MOD will continue to invest in the company’s people to ensure that the facility has a sustainable future. Octric’s leadership team is currently finalising its future resource…18 Nov 2024HANSARDNATO: Missile Defence Co-operationThis Government are getting on with delivering for defence to make Britain secure at home and strong abroad. The UK remains a leading voice in NATO on missile defence, which we…18 Nov 2024HANSARDNATO: Missile Defence Co-operationYes, I do. Defence against air and missile threats has played a key role in our recent thinking, and with our NATO-first approach to policy, putting integration with our allies at…18 Nov 2024HANSARDNATO: Missile Defence Co-operationAbsolutely. We intend to align with our allies in making sure that Ukraine can make use of the capability that has been offered by those who have committed support to that country…18 Nov 2024HANSARDNuclear WeaponsWe recognise the serious risks posed by the use of nuclear weapons. It was a Labour Prime Minister who signed the non-proliferation treaty in 1968. The UK remains fully committed…18 Nov 2024HANSARDNuclear WeaponsThe UK has always recognised the possible humanitarian consequences of the use of nuclear weapons. The proposed panel does not establish a clear mandate to address maintaining…18 Nov 2024HANSARDNuclear WeaponsI can assure the hon. Lady that my hon. Friend the Minister for Veterans and People has met nuclear test veterans to establish a new relationship to ensure that we have consistent…18 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI will be pleased to meet the Father of the House and look at those plans. I think it was my sister who made that decision in the Home Office— [ Laughter . ]18 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman is correct. There are increasing examples of industry working across our European nations, both in the EU with our improving relationships on defence and in…18 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman is right to highlight the importance of SMEs in improving our industrial base and bringing agility and new ideas to our defence industrial production. He can be…18 Nov 2024